Yahoo seeks Google’s aid after Microsoft talks die

By eSchool News

June 13th, 2008

Yahoo Inc. became Microsoft Corp.’s takeover prey largely because Google Inc. established such a commanding lead in the internet’s lucrative search advertising market, the Associated Press reports. But after eluding Microsoft’s grasp, Yahoo is now turning to Google to help squelch a rebellion among its shareholders who believe it should have accepted Microsoft’s $47.5 billion buyout offer while it was still available last month…